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A Different Look at “The Rose”

April 8, 2020 by wpadmin

I have heard Bette Midler’s song “The Rose” numerous times when I was alone or in a group setting. Recently, I listened to “The Rose” and heard the words differently. The lyrics speak of love in comparison with a river...

Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?

February 15, 2020 by wpadmin

For some people this is a special day and for others it may be a day of who cares about Valentine’s Day. After the loss of someone you care deeply about, does Valentine’s Day have the same meaning? Hmmm, what does Valentine’s...

How your sadness and grief can affect your family

December 16, 2019 by wpadmin

Have you ever thought about how your grief affects other family members; children, grandchildren, a partner and who ever else may be closely connected to you? Chances are that when you are in the midst of grief this is the...

Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss

November 19, 2019 by wpadmin

First, it is important to recognize that there is the potential for individuals to experience love, joy and happiness after a loss. Sometimes, they need help realizing this potential in themselves. You can help them do that. Knowing that grief can be...

Sex after Loss

November 1, 2019October 28, 2019 by wpadmin

Points to consider;

Increased promiscuity
Increased sex drive
Decreased sex drive
STD’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Demographics
Condoms

When speaking to individuals about sex and intimacy after a loss there are areas of discussion that many counselors ignore completely or shy away...

Love Them Anyway

March 2, 2019February 18, 2019 by wpadmin

Have you ever noticed there are people in your life who just drive you nuts? There are people who do not seem to do it the “right way”; the people who just seem to be so different from you and...

Last Love Letter

July 15, 2018 by wpadmin

Have you ever given a thought to your last love letter? I do not mean “love letter” in the Valentine’s sense. I mean an after you die letter that is left to your loved ones, family and friends; a letter...

“HOPE” after Loss

January 29, 2017January 24, 2017 by wpadmin

What does HOPE look like to you? How often have you used the word HOPE when life seems hopeless for yourself or someone else? HOPE may be a cry from someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the...

Grief Support Idea # 3

February 1, 2015 by wpadmin

“A Special Heart”

For some individuals, a heart has special meaning on different levels and therefore is a great way of remembering a loved one. When doing counselling sessions I ask individuals to choose a ceramic heart to hold onto. This heart...

Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one

January 2, 2015 by wpadmin

“Sometimes we need something to hold onto.” It is not uncommon for some individuals to keep specific items of clothing of someone they love after the loved one has died. This idea of making something from the clothing of a loved one...

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A Different Look at “The Rose”

Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?

Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss

Sex after Loss

Love Them Anyway

Last Love Letter

“HOPE” after Loss

Grief Support Idea # 3

“A Special Heart”

Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one

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